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A Fluffy Dog Bed Became a Nursery for a Pale Cat and Seven Ducklings

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A round, cream-colored dog bed with thick, curly fleece has found a new set of owners. A pale silver-white cat with soft gray markings lies at the top of it, her front paw stretched across the fluff and her eyes half closed. Seven fluffy yellow ducklings are nestled in the curve of her body, each one tucked in tight. A potted plant, a laundry basket, and a wooden floor make up the quiet room. We'll call the cat Snowdrop.

Cats love soft, enclosed spots, and a round bed with raised sides is the kind of place they find irresistible. The shape lets them curl up, and the sides help them feel secure. If your cat has a favorite bed, wash the cover regularly and keep it somewhere warm and away from drafts.

Ducklings need a warm, clean space of their own, and they do best in a brooder with a safe heat source and non-slip flooring. Fleece can snag small claws and toes, so it is not ideal bedding for ducklings. Supervise any contact with a cat and keep the ducklings in a secure area when you are not watching. Your vet or a poultry expert can recommend the right supplies.

Snowdrop looks content in the middle of her fluffy nest. It is a sweet, quiet end to the day.

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